BUSN2215 Compensation, Benefits, and HR Software Applications
This course explores how to develop effective total compensation strategies for organizations. It covers identifying key compensation components for talent attraction and retention, connecting compensation philosophy to organizational culture, and applying job evaluation methods for equitable pay structures. Students will explore how to analyze market compensation data, evaluate benefits programs, utilize HRIS for compensation administration, and design legally compliant performance-based pay programs. Students will explore practical applications that align compensation strategies with business objectives.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921 and Recommended:
BUSN2200
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Identify total compensation components for attracting and retaining talent
Explain relationships between compensation philosophy and culture
Apply job evaluation methods to establish equitable pay structures
Analyze market compensation data for external competitiveness
Evaluate benefits programs' effectiveness in meeting organizational needs
Analyze HRIS for effective compensation and benefits administration
Design performance-based pay programs that comply with legal standards
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details